Bahamas kiteboarding lessons and IKO students standards

Cross-shore Bahamas Training
These full immersion Kite Courses are special designed to maximize your training.
You’ll get all the quality instruction on these courses plus extra theory and full use of the school Equipment and demo gear, under Supervision for as long as you want to ride for. This way you’ll be able to safely understand Kiteboarding/kitesurfing in the quickest  time possible.
These course are for those who are serious about going home competent Kiteboarder/kitesurfer.

One Week Intensive Kite Course
20 hrs (5days) Instruction & Unlimited Supervised Equipment usage for (2 day after course is finished)  $1200.00
Two Week Intensive Kite Course
40 hrs (10days) Instruction & Unlimited Supervised Equipment Use     (4 days after course is finished)     $2200.00 (save $200.00)

IKO Certification
Discover Kiteboarding/kitesurfing
Power kite/foil trainer kite fun!
Using a Foil Kite
Also known as the Wind widow course
Crash course for kiteboarding widows/widower.
Do you want to test the waters a bit and see if kiteboarding/kitesurfing is for you.
: Lost your wife or husband to kiteboarding/kitesurfing ? This is the course for you! Learn the basics of kiteboarding including all the lingo, how to help launch and land kites safely, and get into the action yourself by flying the fun foil trainer kites.
$150.00 3 hrs
2 hours instruction 1 hr assisted 3hrs in total.

* Determine the wind direction
* Wind window
* Power Zone and neutral area’s
* Introduction of the clock system
* Launching Landing
* Foil Kite set up and checking
* Safety Awareness
* Basic piloting skills
* Release bar
* Awareness of the used area
* Theoretical support

IKO Level 1A
Part 1: Safety & Body Dragging
4 hour lesson

* Determine wind direction
* 4 line Kite set up and checking
* Safety systems
* Basic piloting skills
* Introduction of the clock system
* Release bar & recover kite
* Awareness of the used area
* Kite recovering on land
* Wind window theoretical support
* Launching with an assistant
* Power zone discovery
* Twist and untwist the lines
* Release bar & recover bar
* Landing with an assistant
* Harness piloting
* Release bar 3 unhook and release
* Kite water re-launch simulation
* One hand piloting
* Release bar 4 use quick release
* Winding lines on bar simulation
* Self rescue simulation
* Boat rescue pack down simulation
* GOING INTO THE WATER
* Body dragging 1 Underpowered
* Kite Water re-launching
* Power control unhooked.
* Maintain power unhooked
* Continuous power to Left and right
* Kite packing down
* Wind effect awareness

IKO Levels A-E Level 1
Part 2: Water Start & Riding
4 hour lesson

* Spot analysis
* Independent Four line set up
* Body dragging with long lines
* Body dragging one hand
* Upwind body drag with and with out board
* Water start sequence on land (no kite)
* Theoretical support of water start
* Board recovering
* Water start

IKO Levels F-H Level 2H
Independent Kiteboarding/kitesurfing
Part 1: Riding Upwind
4 hour lesson

* Spot analysis
* Basic weather knowledge
* Independent Four line set up
* Four line kite adjustment
* Four line kite piloting
* Using the chicken loop
* Right of way rules
* Riding in both directions
* Stance
* Edging
* Stopping
* Accelerating
* Controlling speed and direction
* Recover board without leash
* Riding up wind

IKO Levels I-L Level 2/3
Assisted Practice
4 hour lesson
Only available to IKO Level 2 Kiteboarders
4 hours with all the equipment and a personal assistant.

IKO Level 2
4 hour
Lessons given according to your level
with instruction and equipment

IKO Level 1-3
Advanced Training
4 hours
* Riding up wind
* Recover board without leash
* Riding a twin tip
* Turning
* Jump theoretical approach
* First jumps
* Grabs
* Riding toe side
* More hang time
* First Back Loop
* First Front Loop

IKO Level 3+ 4 hours

Please note: The amount of time spent on each level depends upon the student’s abilities.
More or less time may be spent according to your Instructors advice based on your skill level.
Prices are per person and include all Kiteboarding Equipment, Instructors and Assistants. Price also includes Equipment, Personal Injury and Third Person Liability Insurance.

All students will receive an IKO Kite Boarders Certification Card to certify their skill level of Kite Boarding.

Supervision is for those who can not stay upwind or need some assistance, or if your instructor does not think you are ready to practice alone. Supervision includes all the Equipment you need plus an Assistant who will stay with you and keep a close eye on you for your safety.

Rentals are supervised and  subject to terms and a deposit. You must be a level 3 IKO rider and be able to ride up wind to rent unsupervised. (meening just renting not taking a lesson)
If you do not have an IKO Kiteboarders Card then a short assessment will be given. (Additional $50)

Advanced Training is for you, if you want to move on to the next level and start to jump, make power turns, ride switch or back rolls hooked in kiteloops, then take a one to one Advanced Training Session with a level 2 instructor. Catered to your learning needs, lessons are conducted with Radio Helmets,

Cross-shore Bahamas kiteboarding/kitesurfing school is a school with a reputation for it’s open and ego friendly instruction.
Where all levels of kiters from complete beginners to advanced riders come to take kite surfing lessons.

Located on the south shore of Nassau bahamas island
Paradise.
90% of the time we are located on the south side of Nassau.
10% of the time we chase the wind around the island.

Price includes all conveniences Cross-shore Bahamas facilities:

* wash down area for kite cleaning,
* gear storage and repairs
* air compressor,
* rescue boat service,
* showers,
* restroom,
* parking,
* beach chairs

cross-shore bahamas kiteboarding school info.

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Cross shore Bahamas” kiteboarding/kitesurfing” school is an ideal location for all walks of life , whether you are single or have a family and those with non kiting partners looking for a relaxing beach vacation. Let Local IKO instructor A.J. Watson owner operator take you on a Cross Shore tour. Beginner, intermediate, pro, or just want to ride this is it. Unreal water clear clean in the high 70’s.Places to ride on every wind direction, plenty water spread thin thin. Just 135 miles of the coast of the United States lay’s the world’s next big destination for “kiteboarding/kitesurfing”. Nassau, on the Island of New Providence, in the Bahamas, offers everything from shallow flats, perfect for the beginner, to great wind and surf for the advanced rider. Cross-shore Bahamas has qualified IKO instructors ready to help you take full advantage of all the Bahamas has to offer.
Apart from the fantastic beaches Nassau has world class casinos and nightlife, fine dining, duty free shopping as well as scuba diving, tennis, golf, horseback riding and snorkeling. Cross-Shore Bahamas “kiteboarding/kitesurfing” School is happy to help arrange any extra curricular activities. Kiteboarding Package’s Accommodations and Instruction/riding From Beginner to Advanced rider we got you covered, 5 to 7days of kiteboarding + accommodation, ground Transport to and from the ridable area. High resolution digital photography and video of your kiteboarding adventures. Sessions run for 4 hrs for teaching or riding, pick up and drop off service to and from your hotel to and from your beach, drinks and snacks are also included. Free cross-shore T shirts for those signing up for 5 day courses.
Each student will be IKO carded and certified to there skill level and have the option to buy 3 party insurance suitable for the country of origin. If your up and riding and the wind is in the right direction there are some awesome down winders, 7-10 mile through flat water and wave riding area’s.(guided of course), All lessons are done in shallow waist depth water.
Nassau is such an awesome place to be a kiteboarder with a wide range of diversity in riding areas, flat water or waves ,you can ride if the wind is blowing in any direction, the island is 7/21 miles.(doesn’t take long to get to the spot). The water temp is high 70’s most year round.(very rarely need a wet suit) The places we go are off the beaten path, uncrowned and awesome to learn or to ride in. Average wind speeds in the kiting season 15 to 20kts can get higher in winter season. Group day trips to rip it up on another island (Spanish Wells) can be easily arranged.
For more info on kiteboarding/kitesurfing lessons and adventures Call (242) 362-4702 or email today info@cross-shore.com